Here's a possibility: If you go to microsoft.com and type in the search term "open dbx files" or go to this site http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/filecorruption.mspx (same thing) and wade thru to near the bottom you will get this paragraph: In the unfortunate event you do not have a backup that contains the messages you need, it is possible to recover messages from a corrupt DBX file. Unfortunately there is no built-in recovery tool in Outlook Express to do this. There is, however, a very inexpensive third-party tool called DBXtract that could possibly recover these messages.. It was written by Steve Cochran, a Microsoft MVP for Outlook Express for many years. You can purchase and download DBXtract at Steve's OEHelp website.1 Also if you google "open dbx files" you will find the program described in the above paragraph, I think it was $27, and/or other similar programs. I didn't see any free. Guess it depends on the relative value of the lost info. ========================================================== Have you lost any further emails? Tried emailing yourself to check it out?

Ravencajun, Last night I did another scan, It was very slow. I use Charter's High speed internet Security Suiet. It comes with my internet service. This trojan is not listed in their definitions. To be honest I have run into it previously and thought if they didn't do anything with it, it must not be serious. It was the email that allerted me to a possible connection. I also get some notices that say something that is acting as a server wants access. I always click deny! The following is the report after last night's scan. I really apperciate your concern and helpfulness! _________________________________________ Scanning Report 25 August 2009 20:30:53 - 21:55:14 Computer name: D2JGNZB1 Scanning type: Scan target Target: C:\ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Result No malware found -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Riskware found Downloader.Win32.Agent.q (Riskware) C:\14B5.tmp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statistics Scanned: Files: 132306 Not scanned: 21 Result: Viruses: 0 Spyware: 0 Suspicious items: 0 Riskware: 1 Actions: Disinfected: 0 Renamed: 0 Deleted: 0 Quarantined: 0 Failed: 0 Boot Sectors: Scanned: 2 Infected: 0 Suspicious items: 0 Disinfected: 0 Files not scanned: Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\PAGEFILE.SYS Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\AVP427.TMP Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\AVP428.TMP Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\DEFAULT Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAM.LOG Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\DEFAULT.LOG Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAM Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SECURITY Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SECURITY.LOG Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE.LOG Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM Cannot open file (click here for more info) C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.LOG Scanning of C:\WINDOWS\Installer\149cc.msp\stream 574 was aborted [F-Secure AVP] Scanning of C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSAUA\content\70Software_PSC800\34\program\inst\fsma_7.80-127260.windows.fip\fsma\x86-windows\ILAUNCHR.EXE was aborted [F-Secure AVP] Scanning of C:\i386\DRIVER.CAB was aborted [F-Secure AVP] Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\ANGUSHIRE MEDOWS.DBX Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\COMPUTER HELPS AND TIPS.DBX Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\INBOX.DBX Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\HAYJUDO50.DBX Cannot open a file in archive C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\JUDITH HOESCHEN\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\IDENTITIES\(2C545ACC-8A17-4851-B0AB-238D63125F07)\MICROSOFT\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\INBOX.DBX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Options Definitions version: Viruses: 2009-08-25_08 Spyware: 2009-08-25_08 Scanning Engines: F-Secure AVP: 7.00.171, 2009-08-25 F-Secure Hydra: 4.00.9271, 2009-08-25 Scanning options: Scan all files Scan inside archives Actions: Viruses: Ask after scan Spyware: Ask after scan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error information "Cannot open file" error occurred: The "Cannot open file" error message means that the scanner was unable to open a file and that this file was not scanned. You can normally ignore this error message as there are many reasons for this message that do not imply a security threat, including: The file was a system file. System files are protected by the operation system by design. You can ignore this message in this case. You do not have permission to read the file. To scan the file, log in with a user account with sufficient permissions (for example the computer's administrator account) and rescan. The file was in use by an application when the scan was performed. To scan this file, close all applications and rescan. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 1998-2008 Product support : Send virus sample to F-Secure

Hi alisande, BBBluz (do we like BB King, BTW?) Actually that was a nickname given to me by my dearly departed grandfather because of my BIG blue eyes! But, yes! I do like BBKing! Love the blues! I'm glad you posted at LandzDown, I see you found out a few things that were needing attention. Corrine is one of the best in the field of Security. @ mike kaiser: Yes! I am a wannabe. But I've taken it one step further than wanting...I am a gonnabe! I want to be the best that I can be to help those who can't help themselves. I don't see how that would render one to be self-important. The one thing that I have found while helping others to solve their computer problems, is that not everyone is cut out for learning the Technology that is closing in on us and making our lives difficult. I am not here to help criticize the work of others, just to protect and teach those who are vulnerable to those who create malware and get rich at the expense of those who are unaware of such tyranny that we face while surfing the web. The Web of Trust add on does this very well. Even if you click on a familiar link that is good, there are "sub links" within links that are not so good. I have found many while researching and will do my best to protect and teach those who are not aware of this. That is my goal! Safe surfing and to teach others about the hazards there of. I am not here to criticize as you have in your post, but to teach and give of myself what others have given to me. I can tell that you are quite an educated man and I'm sure that is your goal as well. To be completely honest...your response had left me baffled! WOT definition: With over 13 million users worldwide, Web of Trust offers Internet users preventive protection against online threats and scams. WOT's patent-pending reputation management system computes ratings from individual users and trusted sources based on trustworthiness, vendor reliability, privacy, and child safety. Sophisticated algorithms guarantee objective reputation management, ensure reliability, and protect against manipulation.

Just because a company says they don't onsell your address doesn't mean their staff don't do it on the sly. I once registered for a hot mail with Excite.com and within 24 hours I had 200 spams. Now someone passed my address on. Most of these companies like say iVillage rely on your curiosity and "You never know, I must open it because it may be something I want" attitude. I suppose most of you out there know about tracking cookies or tracking software loaded into your computer without your knowledge. So you unsubscribe. So what, you may still be sending info back to that site unless YOU remove the offending cookie/software. I have 2 spyware removers, 2 antivirus programs, a mail washer and a firewall and I still removed a trojan only the other day. The reason for two of each is what one misses the other may find. The trojan got in embedded in an email from a well respected manufacturer. A simple rule of thumb. Turn Preview Pane off permanently and If you don't recognise the sender SHIFT Delete it without opening it. Doug.